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Wernerite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Wernerite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite and Caledonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Wernerite and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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